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6th December: Seasonal Opening Hours 2023

 

Last day for Orders

Our last date for UK Next Day Delivery will be Thursday 21st December (Thursday 14th December for Ireland/Highland) and will apply to all orders received on the day, by 5:30pm.

(Please Note: We are unable to guarantee Next Day Delivery due to Carrier limitations for this time of the year) 

 

Seasonal Break  

We will close for the Seasonal Break on Thursday 21st at 5:30pm and re-open on Tuesday 2nd January 2024. All orders received will be processed on our return. Deliveries will not arrive until, or after, Wednesday 3rd January 2024.


25th October: Trend supports Team Jed!

The Perfect New Router For Tradespeople On-site

Trade-focused plunge router with advanced safety features, engineered to deliver reliable, fast, accurate cuts. Perfect for kitchen fitting, worktop joints and timber profiling.

The Trend T7 110V is out now, perfect on-site, make sure you order soon!

The most versatile router in our range is now site ready and comes fitted with a 16A 110V plug! 


22nd September: Trend Exhibits at ScrewFix Live 2023!

Another Successful ScrewFix Live Show!

We had an amazing time at Screwfix Live 2023, where we showcased our incredible lock and hinge jigs, along with our fantastic T4, T7 & T12 Routers. It was an event filled with excitement and innovation, and we couldn't be happier with the outcome.

Our team had a blast demonstrating the versatility and precision of our products, and we were thrilled to see the enthusiastic response from the attendees. It's always a pleasure to share our passion for quality craftsmanship and cutting-edge tools with the Screwfix Live audience.

This year marks another successful chapter in our journey of exhibiting at this remarkable show. We'd like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who visited our booth and engaged with our products. Your support and enthusiasm mean the world to us.

As we wrap up this year's event, we're already looking forward to Screwfix Live 2024. We can't wait to bring even more exciting innovations and solutions to the table. Until then, keep an eye out for our latest updates and product releases. Thank you for being a part of our journey, and we hope to see you there next year!


12th September: NEW Concealed Cabinet Hinge Jig

35mm Concealed Cabinet Hinge Jig OUT NOW!

A precision drilling jig for installing concealed cabinet (‘euro-style’) hinges accurately and quickly. Features tool-free inset positioning for rapid setup and pilot hole guides to ensure perfect hinge alignment. For use with a standard Combi Drill. Includes 35mm TCT machine bit.

  • 3, 4, 5, & 6mm Hinge Inset Positions quickly sets the correct distance from the edge of the door.
  • In-built Depth Stop to prevent over-drilling.
  • Pilot Hole Plate ensures hinges are mounted perfectly square.
  • Pin Guide System minimises setup time & guarantees positional accuracy.

25th August: NEW Loose Tenons are now available!

Loose Tenons OUT NOW!

Introducing the Trend range of Beechwood Loose Tenons, the perfect accompaniment to the Festool® Domino or a Router Mortising Jig.

Trend Loose Tenons are perfect for a wide range of general carpentry and furniture construction projects.

They come in various sizes, deliberately designed to perform specific joinery tasks, and are ideal for custom drawer inserts, picture frames, storage or toy box projects, bespoke MDF and plywood cabinet constructions, bedframes, tables and other high-load projects.

  • Certified Machined Beechwood for strong, sustainable and dimensionally stable joints.
  • Full-Length Long-Grain Glue Grooves for maximum adhesion.
  • For use with a router and mortice jig or the Festool® Domino mortising system.
  • User-Friendly Bag Sizes for lower project costs and less wastage.
  • Available in 6x30mm, the perfect standard when using 18mm timber.

25th August: New Handing Sanding Out Now!

Aluminium Oxide Sanding Rolls & Sheets

High-performance, anti-clogging abrasive. Ideal for a range of hand sanding applications across wood, metal, plastic, filler and paint/primer applications.

  • Durable Aluminium Oxide Grit maintains performance longer for continued, efficient stock removal.
  • Anti-Clog Open Coat Technology increases the spacing between grit particles, which minimises clogging and maximises stock removal, particularly effective when used on resinous timbers, fillers and paints.
  • Dual-Layer Resin Bond keeps grit particles firmly secured to the backing paper for increased lifespan.
  • C-Weight Paper provides a strong, flexible backing. Perfect for intricate doors, architraves, skirting boards, finials, balusters and handrails.
  • 40, 60, 80, 120, 180 and 240 grits for all material preparation, keying, de-nibbing and fine-finishing applications.
  • Available in 115mm x 5m sanding rolls & 230 x 280mm sanding sheets (5 Pack).

9th August: CNC Roadshow visits Scotland

Smartbench Comes to Scotland!

Trend is coming to Scotland this month with our range of CNC machines, and we can’t wait to get the show on the road!

Across four dates, we will be hosting live demos of our game-changing machines, particularly the @yetitool Trend CNC SmartBench and the CNC Mini Plus Engraving Machine, showing how they allow you to cut a wide range of materials with speed and precision.

Scotland Roadshow dates:

Monday 14th August – Livingstone
Tuesday 15th August – Aberdeen
Thursday 17th August – Perth
Friday 18th August – Livingstone

If you are a woodworker, carpenter or hobbyist living in these areas, this roadshow is for you. We want to help you see how you can revolutionise your workshop, and we hope you drop by.


5th June: CNC Smartbench & Axminster Tools Roadshow

The Perfect New Router For Tradespeople On-siteComing to a store near you soon!

This summer, Trend’s in-house CNC experts will be at @axminstertools stores across the UK, demonstrating how the Trend range of CNC machines, including the @yetitools Trend CNC SmartBench and the CNC Mini Plus engraving machine, allows you to work more efficiently and create more complex designs.

ROADSHOW DATES:

Wednesday 7th June – Basingstoke
Friday 9th June – Cardiff
Wednesday 14th June – Nuneaton
Friday 16th June – Warrington
Friday 23rd June – High Wycombe
Friday 30th June – Newcastle
Thursday 6th July – Axminster
Thursday 13th July - Sittingbourne

No pre-booking or prior registration is required for any of these demos. They are all 100% FREE.


14th May: Newton's Commercial Open Day

Smarbench live at Newton Commercial Open Day

In Suffolk, we will be at this year's Newton Commercial Open Day, where we will be having live demos of our CNC SmartBench Precision Pro and Compact Precision Pro Plus.

The event, which celebrates all things classic car interiors, will take place on Thursday at Eastlands Industrial Estate, Leiston IP16 4LL.


14th May: Trend's Biggest Stand Ever!

Makers Central Show 2023

Join us at this year's Makers Central Show 2023 taking place on May 13th and 14th!

We're excited to announce that we will be at the Makers Central Show this year at NEC Birmingham.

Save the dates and come see us at Stand D01!

Don't Miss:

Live Demonstrations of the world's first portable CNC Router - The Yeti Trend CNC SmartBench.

Experience the brand NEW T12 & T14 Class Leading Routers.

See our Pocket Hole Jigs and Diamond Sharpening Solutions In Action First-Hand.

Orders made at Makers Central for standard products (except the CNC SmartBench), diamond products, pocket hole jigs and accessories will be rewarded with discounts of up to 25%.


23rd March: Trend Visits TMB 2023

Live at The Troy Group's Trade Show

We are exhibiting live at The Troy Group's trade show #TMB23, happening right now at The Wing, Silverstone, on Stand G7 in the Spa Hall.

We are displaying our ranges of PPE, sanding, kitchen fitting and door-hanging solutions.

Come and check out our industry-leading displays and discuss ordering them to go in your store!


27th February: CNC Roadshow Commences!

The Yeti Trend CNC SmartBench is ON THE ROAD AGAIN

John Tigg, our CNC Expert, will be running free live CNC SmartBench Demonstrations at selected locations across the UK!

Live demonstrations will be running all day, see below for opening times on selected dates.

No booking is required & all demonstrations are free.


20th February: The T7 Router now available in 110V

The Perfect New Router For Tradespeople On-site

Trade-focused plunge router with advanced safety features, engineered to deliver reliable, fast, accurate cuts. Perfect for kitchen fitting, worktop joints and timber profiling.

The Trend T7 110V is out now, perfect on-site, make sure you order soon!

The most versatile router in our range is now site ready and comes fitted with a 16A 110V plug! 

Ideal For:

- Kitchen fitting applications including worktop jointing, draining grooves, hob and sink recesses and carcass alteration.
- Side fence applications running parallel to the material edge, such as rebating, grooving/trenching and decorative finishes.
- Hand-held routing and edge moulding applications, including profiling leading edges for doors and precision grooving for fitting intumescent strips.